Rangers boss Steven Gerrard on Coronavirus and his message for the fans

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"This is a virus that's spreading very, very quickly around the world.

"I think we've got a duty of care first and foremost for our own families, and our own people, at Rangers and our supporters, and wider society as well.

"Do everything you can to take precautionary measures to help the virus not spread any quicker than it is, but it's certainly a very concerning time right now."

In terms of the players and his plans for a long delay, Gerrard said: "I think players' welfare is paramount right now.

"We're doing everything we can from a medical point of view to put all the right precautions in place.

"I'm in regular contact with the board and the club on a daily basis to see what happens, but I think we've got to try and trust the authorities to try and find the right solutions.

"I'm not one who thinks we should be merging seasons and this type of stuff, because I think that adds different types of problems to the players, playing too much football in such a short space of time.

"I think we've got to be patient. As I say, football's secondary right now.

"What we have to do is just do everything we can at the training ground and at the club to protect the players so they don't contact the virus, because then it has a lot more complications."

Asked how the problem can be solved from a footballing viewpoint, Gerrard said: "Well to be honest with you I don't have the answers, but what I would say is football is about supporters.

"The reason I joined Rangers was to coach in front of the wonderful support we've got. I know all the players feel the same way.

"I don't think the right thing to do is to all of a sudden play all the games behind closed doors.

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"So we'll have to wait, we'll have to be patient and let's hope that at some point there is a solution found but I certainly don't have the answers in that department."

Asked if he had a message for the Rangers fans, Gerrard said: "Yes. I'm sure they're missing the football just like everyone else, but I think health and welfare is key and vital just now so they need to look after themselves and take whatever precautionary measures they need to look after themselves and their families, because that is the first and foremost important thing right now."